NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 11-Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed attempts by the opposition to draw the government into what he termed as premature and useless politics, saying such distractions are counterproductive and time-wasting.<\/p>\n
Speaking on Saturday during a Maara Constituency Economic Empowerment Forum in Chogoria, Tharaka Nithi County, Kindiki said the Kenya Kwanza administration is focused on completing key development projects that will transform livelihoods across the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is not yet time to engage in premature and useless politics. Those enticing us to politick now are our enemies. We must refuse their invitation because we have a lot to deliver including ensuring roads, electricity, and market projects are completed on time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Deputy President reiterated that the government\u2019s priority remains delivering tangible results to Kenyans, noting that political competition will only take centre stage at the right time.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have no time for politics. This is the time to build our country. But when the time comes, we are unmatched experts and will deliver an unparalleled contest,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Prof. Kindiki listed several ongoing projects in Tharaka Nithi County, saying all stalled works have been revived. These include the Chogoria\u2013Weru Road and Keria\u2013Kathwana Road, which were abandoned in 2018, alongside new projects such as the Katharaka\u2013Kanoro and Mitheru\u2013Kamashuku roads funded by the current administration.<\/p>\n
He pledged to personally oversee the timely completion of these projects.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will make sure all these roads are completed without further delays. As Deputy President, I take full responsibility for their delivery and the completion of all other projects in Tharaka Nithi,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Prof. Kindiki also announced the start of the Sh8 billion reconstruction of the Nithi Bridge, a notorious blackspot that has claimed hundreds of lives over the years. He said the project fulfills a promise made by President William Ruto and will finally resolve a decades-long safety concern.<\/p>\n
\u201cNo one told Moi, Kibaki, or Uhuru to serve one term, yet none of them rebuilt the Nithi Bridge. President Ruto will complete it, and he will serve two terms. That is our commitment,\u201d Kindiki stated.<\/p>\n
The Deputy President further revealed that the last-mile electricity connection budget for Tharaka Nithi has been tripled from Sh400 million to Sh1.2 billion this financial year, alongside accelerated progress on the Chogoria Modern Market, which is nearing completion.<\/p>\n
He said plans are underway to construct at least six new markets in each of the county\u2019s three constituencies Maara, Tharaka, and Chuka-Igambang\u2019ombe to boost trade and local enterprise.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have no reason not to deliver development to the people of Tharaka Nithi. We will work with all leaders in the county to complete ongoing projects and push for more,\u201d he affirmed.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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